Care Assistant

Bridgewater Care is committed to providing trustworthy and personalised care services across Dorset that enrich the lives of their service users. Due to continued expansion and an ever-increasing demand for our services, we are seeking exceptional people to join our unique team.

If you have previous experience as a care worker that's great however, if you don't, that's fine too as full training will be given.

You will often be working alone, but will be supported by a friendly and experienced team of care professionals who are committed to providing the highest quality of care. Best of all, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our service users.

If you are passionate about supporting people to remain safely at home and feel this opportunity could be right for you, we would like to hear from you.

Key duties;

• General Personal Care
• Medication support
• Meal preparation
• Practical tasks and light domestic work including assisting with pet care
• Supplies shopping
• Social and companionship visits
• Appointment attendance
• Companionship outings including afternoon teas, meals out, theatre trips, accompanied shopping and the like
• Sitting service/support to partners or main Carers.

Who we are looking for;

• Individuals with a passion for supporting people to remain safely in their homes
• You will require a valid driving licence and your own car in order to attend to clients across Dorset (Ferndown, Verwood, Wimborne, Ringwood, Broadstone, Corfe Mullen, Poole and surrounding areas)
• Any previous experience as a care worker is ideal however it is not essential as full training will be given.
• You will be required to work a minimum of 4 weekend days every 8. Hours to suit.

What's on offer;

• First class comprehensive and ongoing training
• Genuine career progression and help in gaining qualifications
• Flexible working hours and above average rates of pay & paid mileage
• Company Pension
• Double Pay Bank Holiday
• Uniform & PPE Provided
• You will be part of a well established, vibrant and growing company with an open, friendly and transparent working environment.

COVID-19 considerations:

Full Training & PPE provided.